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  • JVC DH5U | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HM-DH5U MTP NTSC POWER EJECT TIMER HDMI D-VHS D-THEATER K F-1 S-VIDEO ----- MENU ----- VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R STOP CH DOLBY-D PCM DTS REW PLAY FF REC HDMI D-VHS SPEED REC PAUSE AUDIO MONITOR i.LINK INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and
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    operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo. DTS, DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
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    servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature mast and supporting structure,
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    or other hazards. 4. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition. HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL • The Index on pages 7 - 11 illustrates the controls and
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    VCR instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape. If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape: • The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. • During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually
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    Connection 35 D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording 36 Basic Recording Features 37 Changing display information 37 Specifying recording length - Instant Timer Recording (ITR 37 Watching one program while recording another...... 38 Showing on-screen display 38 TIMER RECORDING 40 VCR Plus+ C3® Timer
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    (MONO)L-AUDIO-R STOP CH DOLBY-D PCM DTS REW PLAY FF REC HDMI D-VHS SPEED REC PAUSE AUDIO MONITOR i.LINK OP Q R SUW Y a TV X Z A [POWER] button : A page 28, 36 B [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46 C [D-VHS] LED : A page 35, 36 D [HDMI] LED : A page 12 E [D-THEATER] LED : A page 52
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    OPTICAL S400 D-THEATER REGION 1 PCM/STREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR power cord : A page 13 B Cooling fan • This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. • Install the VCR setting. (A page 16) Setting the clock manually (A page 19) will turn off the cooling
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    Front display panel A BC EN 9 D J I H D-S-VHS CH GF E A Progressive mode indicator : A page 14, 65 B Timer mode indicator : A page 41, 45 C Satellite Auto Recording indicator : A page 47 D Channel/auxiliary input ([L1],[L2],[F1],[I-1] etc.) Clock time Time counter : A page 29 Remaining time
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    B C DEF G H I INDEX (cont.) D-VHS INDEX -9 D-VHS STD HD CH 123 P B E R 12:59 AM SAP J D-VHS JVC HM-DH5 K ON M OFF CC1 L CC2 CC3 CC4 CC5 A Cassette indication B Cassette type indication : A page 35 C Index no. indication : A page 31 D VCR operation mode indication E Audio monitor
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    buttons : A page 17, 18 R [NAVI] button : A page 51 S [BACK] button : A page 41, 62 T [OSD] button : A page 38 [ENTER] button U [POWER] button : A page 28, 36 V [TV/VCR] button : A page 76 W [PROG. CHECK] button : A page 46 X [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46 Y [DATE +/-] buttons : A page 41, 44
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    DIGITAL IN R AUDIO L VIDEO NOTES: • HDMI will be automatically activated (HDMI-ON) when a HDMI connection has been made. To de . If your TV is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compatible, can record one show while watching another (A page 38), you must also connect the VCR to
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    between the VCR's [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV's audio input connectors. EN 13 D Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug VCR.) E Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR. • You can now perform basic playback (A page 28) or basic recording (A page 35). ATTENTION: When this VCR
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    component video connectors support only high definition signal format, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in this VCR will not fully maximize its performance. • To connect the antenna for the Digital Set Top Box, refer to the instruction manual for Digital Set
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    Set Top Box Connection If you are using a HD Ready TV, you can make use of this connection to connect to the VCR. First, check the contents and situate the VCR as instructed in steps A and B on page 13. Then go to the following steps. C Connect VCR to Digital Set Top Box A Connect an i.LINK cable
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    will be performed when power is restored to the VCR. • Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from a PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto (A page 18) or Manual Clock Set
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    the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS A G B - F EN 17 INITIAL SET UP move the arrow to CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER "INITIAL SET AUTO CLOCK SET UP", then press [G] or [OK]. MANUAL CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK OFF B Press [D E]
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    SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK ON MENU OK SELECT WITH ARROW . * Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto
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    VCR CABLE TV /DBS H C - G EN 19 Setting clock manually - Manual Clock Set First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the following steps. C Access Manual Clock Set screen Press [FG] to move the arrow to "MANUAL CLOCK SET", then press [OK]. D Set time Press [D E] until the desired time
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    on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS A D B - C INITIAL SETTING (cont.) Setting channels automatically - Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (A page 21
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    VCR CABLE TV /DBS D A E B - D EN 21 Setting channels manually - Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. A Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. B Access Tuner Set Up screen A Press [D E] to move the arrow to "TUNER SET UP", then
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    cable between the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the cable box. NOTE: When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual. D Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear
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    ; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. B Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press [MENU]. C Access Cable Set Up screen A Press [D E] to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP move the arrow to TUNER SET
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    the VCR's clock has not been set (with "AUTO CLOCK" set to "ON") "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" VCR. • The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording time of timer recording. • If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the
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    change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording. (You can also use 'Satellite Auto Recording' (A page 47) if your VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver. NOTE: When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual. D Connect Controller to VCR
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    Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. B Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press [MENU]. C Access DBS Receiver Set screen A Press [D E] to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP move the arrow to TUNER SET
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    use 'Satellite Auto Recording' (A page 47). • The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording. • If the scheduled start time of timer recording. • For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722
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    Remote to [VCR]. [POWER] A [STOP(L)] B [EJECT(M)] VCR CABLE TV /DBS [REW(O)] [FF(N)] [POWER] This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realize the best possible pictures. • This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and
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    the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. [PLAY(I)] E BC E VCR CABLE TV /DBS [C.RESET] [REW (O )] FD [POWER] [TIMER ( )] C G B E G [FF on the front panel. NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is not possible if the cassette was
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    the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [-] on the Remote) to adjust tracking. 1 Activate manual tracking tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press [A. MONITOR] on the Remote or on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back. D-VHS L R L R "UL RV" "UL" "RV" : Normally
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    Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 3 minutes). When the VHS only) You can also use the following functions for playback. • "V. CALIBRATION" (A page 63) When this function is set to "ON", this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording
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    VHS tapes may contain multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains them, the icons appear on the top right corner of the TV screen when you press [OSD]. Program Selection Sound Selection PROG. 1 PROG. 2 During normal playback, press [TV/VCR sound (Dolby Digital, PCM or record
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    VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS [S] A [PLAY (I)] [T] EN 33 With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high mode and 36 times in LS3 mode. The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP
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    [PLAY (I)]. D Viewing slow motion picture - Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press [S] to decrease the playback speed : • Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. During slow motion playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or [-] on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +]
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    up link between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box B • Select i.LINK connection at the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box. Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is
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    turned off. To turn off the VCR Press [POWER]. Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Cassette Recording Mode D-VHS S-VHS VHS D-VHS Yes Yes Yes S-VHS No Yes Yes VHS No Yes* Yes * To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use the S-VHS ET function (A page 68). NOTES
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    , see 'Showing on-screen display' (A page 38). B Specifying recording length - Instant Timer Recording (ITR) You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished. During recording, press [REC (R)] on the front panel repeatedly until
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    -screen display, see page 10. 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or recording pause, press [OSD] on the Remote. All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds. D-VHS INDEX -9 B E D-VHS STD L R 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO The time counter
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    is accompanied by SAP sound. • S-VHS Recording Mode (A page 67) This VCR allows you to record on a D-VHS and SVHS tape with VHS picture quality. • "S-VHS ET" (A page 68) This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back
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    VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. [POWER] A [TIMER(j)] VCR CABLE TV /DBS B E C [DAILY] [BACK] [POWER] H [TIMER ( )] F [WEEKLY] C D G TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record Guide Channel Set screen appears - go to step D. If the VCR
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    displayed on the front display panel. To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press [TIMER (j)] to cancel the timer recording standby mode, then press [POWER] to turn on the VCR. DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing [TIMER (j)] after you
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    To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set" for each station. Read the following information carefully. VCR CABLE TV /DBS VCR Plus+ guide channel matching The VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to
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    channel number as WNJU(Ind.) shown in the TV listing. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER GUIDE CH 6 • If you receive your VCR CH channels with a cable box and if you have properly MENU OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS set your Controller, EXIT SELECT
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    the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. [POWER] A [TIMER(j)] VCR CABLE TV /DBS B C - G [DBS] [DAILY] [POWER] J [TIMER ( )] H [WEEKLY] I TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR's timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year
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    makes the corresponding indication disappear. To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press [TIMER (j)] to disengage the timer recording standby mode, then press [POWER] to turn on the VCR. DO NOT forget to re-engage timer recording standby mode again by pressing [TIMER (j)] after
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    VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS B - 2 A - 1 A - 2,3 B - 3 A - 1 B - 4 B - 2 A - 3 B - 2 A Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press [TIMER (j)], then press [POWER screen, press [PROG. CHECK]. TIMER RECORDING (cont.) B Canceling or changing program
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    [j] appear on the front display panel (Satellite Auto Recording standby mode). When the DBS receiver outputs a signal, the VCR starts recording and [V] blinks, the [j] and record [X] indicator light up. The VCR stops recording and powers off when the DBS receiver stops outputting a signal. • This
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    48 EN i.LINK Timer Programming • Turn on the VCR and the TV (and/or Digital Set Top Box). • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. D A B VCR CABLE TV /DBS D B TIMER RECORDING (cont.) This VCR can perform D-VHS recording of a program which is timer-programmed on your
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    the Inte- grated HDTV • For timer programming method, refer to the manual of the Integrated HDTV. E Engage recording standby mode Press [POWER] to turn off the VCR. • The Integrated HDTV will activate the VCR to automatically start recording through the Video Remote Controller at the programmed time
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    vice versa. • For the timer programming method, refer to the manual of the Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box). TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording. • "AUTO TIMER" (A page 66) When "AUTO TIMER" is set
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    the program information in this VCR's memory, you must record each program for over the minimum recording time; 5 min for the D-VHS (HS) mode, 10 min for the D-VHS (STD) mode, 30 min for the D-VHS (LS3) mode, 5 min for the S-VHS/VHS (SP) mode and 15 min for S-VHS/VHS (EP) mode. • Video Navigation
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    recorded part, the part whose information has been deleted manually (A page 61), or the part where new program has been recorded HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders screen. If the VCR does not recognize the tape number of the loaded cassette, "
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    , and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS [ ] [ ] A-1,5 B-4 C-4 A-2 4 B-2,3 to find tapes; by tape number, by program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape remaining time. A Finding by tape number Use the
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    54 EN B Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go to the following steps 2 Access title screen Press [D E] to move the arrow to "TITLE", then press [OK]. Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY TAPE NUMBER TITLE BLANK CATEGORY NAVI.
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    VCR CABLE TV /DBS [ ] D-4 E-1 [ ] D-2,3 E-2 4,6 EN 55 D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations "DATE", then press [OK]. The list screen appears, being sorted by the recording date. Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY TAPE NUMBER TITLE BLANK CATEGORY NAVI. SET UP DATE
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    ]. Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP BLANK SPACE LIST RECORDING CONDITION RECORDING MODE LS3 BLANK TIME 2:00 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS E] to move the arrow to "STOP", then press [OK]. • The VCR will start search for the beginning of the blank part, then stop. Navigation
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    select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS A-6 Number keys [ ] A-1,7 [ ] A-2 6 EN 57 When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title. If
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    the characters and symbols' on the right column. (In this example, enter "JVC NEWS".) B Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to "ENTER", then press then press [>] to enter each character. Refer to the example below. (E.g.) Enter "JVC NEWS". A Press [5 (JKL)] once to enter "J", then press [>]. B Press
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    VCR CABLE TV /DBS B-5 [ ] B-2,6 C-2,7 D-5 E-2,6 F-1,4 [ ] B-3 5 C-3 6 D-2 4 E-3 5 F-2 EN 59 B Entering or Editing enter the characters and symbols' on page 58. (In this example, enter "JVC NEWS".) B Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to "ENTER", then press [OK]. 6 Return to normal screen Press [
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    programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased. ATTENTION: Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore that information. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on
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    KEYS NAVI SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] Return to normal screen Press [NAVI] EN 61 F Checking memory You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR's memory. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to "NAVI. SET
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    and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS A F [BACK] B - E OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure
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    "V. CALIBRATION" (S-VHS/VHS only) "ON" "OFF" L "PICTURE CONTROL" (S-VHS/VHS only) "AUTO" ("NORM") "EDIT" "SOFT" "SHARP" L "VIDEO STABILIZER" (S-VHS/VHS only) "ON" "OFF" When this function is set to "ON", this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates
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    you can obtain high-quality audio sound. "STANDARD" : Select this when the picture quality is important and when you record in MP2 format. channels are recorded regardless of the DV sound setting. L "OPTICAL OUT" "Dolby D" "2CH-PCM" "STREAM" This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or
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    a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal. panel for more than 5 seconds during power off mode. • During DV input, TV with DVI input, and it does not support 480i image format, use the TV's analog input "STANDARD" "ENHANCE" When this VCR is connected to the TV via the
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    setting is bold in the table below. L "AUTO SP N EP TIMER" (S-VHS/VHS only) "ON" "OFF" When this function is set to "ON", the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timerrecording in SP mode. For Example
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    , refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner. NOTE: It takes some time until VCR completes its set up when you turn on the VCR. L "S-VHS MODE" "ON" "OFF" You can determine which recording mode - either S-VHS mode or VHS mode - is used for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes. When this
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    high grade tapes are recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. • On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings. • You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped
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    1 to 99. To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR, follow the procedure below. A Access Main Menu screen Press SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER JLIP ID LINC RESET NUMBER 1 AUTO MENU JVC dealer. U.S. customer can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-2525722.
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    VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. VCR CABLE TV /DBS A E B - D ATTENTION: If the i.LINK setting does not work, press [D-VHS TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER JLIP ID LINC RESET NUMBER • Make sure to connect the VCR's AC power plug to the AC outlet and
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    shown below. The digital signals flow to instruction manual for the connected device. Furthermore, data is not passed along by this VCR when "POWER SAVE" is set to "ON" on this VCR (A page 67) and the VCR is turned off. • The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this VCR
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    of non-DTLA-supported devices is not guaranteed. B You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. E.g. When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR (for recording) A You can use a camcorder as the playback device and your VCR as the recording VCR. This VCR (for recording) To [i.LINK
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    to the PC with the i.LINK cable. The operation is not guaranteed. About Recording Speed Input Source (Playback device) i.LINK/ DV input D-VHS DV-camcorder Digital Set Top Box (Others) Selectable Recording Speed (Recording device: This VCR) Auto (HS/STD)*, HS, STD, LS3 HS, STD, LS3 Auto (HS/STD
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    you can use on S-VHS VCRs. A You can use a camcorder as the playback device and your VCR as the recording VCR. This VCR (for recording) EDITING (cont.) B You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. E.g. When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR (for recording) To AUDIO output
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    Analog D-VHS input S-VHS/VHS Selectable Recording Speed (Recording device: This VCR) HS, same time. To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder A Access the "ADDITIONAL" screen (A page , refer to the camcorder's instruction manual. B Engage the VCR's recording pause mode. NOTES: •
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    it until you replace the batteries from the Remote. • JVC and PANASONIC have two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other. D Operate TV Press one of the following buttons: [POWER], [TV/VCR], [TV/VCR CH +/-], [c/d] (TV Muting), [TV VOL +/-], and 'Number' keys. • For
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    16 01, 17 16, 17, 25 03, 09, 22 03, 09, 22 DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) BRAND CODE 51 51 41 40 D Operate cable box or DBS receiver Press one of the following buttons: [POWER], [TV/VCR CH +/-], and 'Number' keys. • For some brands, you must press [
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    78 EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) Changing Remote Control Code [POWER] [PLAY(I)] A VCR CABLE TV /DBS B - B C E B - A,C B - C The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). This Remote control is
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    TROUBLESHOOTING EN 79 Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power will not
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    the HDMI digital sound function at the TV side may support only 2ch-PCM. • Your TV is unable to decode Dolby Digital or DTS power to all units is on. Select the appropriate input location on the recording VCR. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording will not work. 2. Timer recording for D-VHS
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    screen and select the correct number (A page 23). Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts. 8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. • The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. • The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen
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    82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM 2. The VCR cannot search for the desired program. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Two (or more) tape numbers are recorded on one tape. • The inserted program is not recorded on this VCR. 3. "MEMORY FULL" appears on the • The VCR's memory for Video screen
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    LINK cable, the image or sound may be distorted. If this occurs, insert a D-VHS cassette in the VCR and turn off and on the VCR, then start recording again. If the problem is not fixed, record using the audio/video input connectors instead of i.LINK connector. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the
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    information is copy protected was input to this VCR. • An attempt was made to dub a D-VHS recording of a digitally copy protected program. • While dubbing a D-VHS recording, digitally copy protected information was input to this VCR. • This VCR supports copy protection technologies such as DTLA, and
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    format that is not supported by this VCR was input. • Use a digital tuner*, etc. • VCR. • An error has occurred due to an attempt to output through the HDMI output connector to the TV that is not HDCP-compliance. * For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital
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    the tape reaches its end during recording? A. The VCR stops, then [X] and [E] blink on the front display panel. TIMER RECORDING Q. [X] and [j] remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q. Can I program the timer
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    as well. As the means to record all of these digital signals while supporting playback of the extensive VHS library of analog tapes, D-VHS was developed. This VCR is equipped with an MPEG-2 encoder and decoder (codec) for digital recording and playback of analog signals. D-VHS is the key to a smooth
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    37 Time counter 10, 37 Time zone selection 18 Timer recording Canceling 46 Changing 46 Checking 46 Express 44 Guide channel setting 42 Overlap 50 VCR Plus+ 40 Tracking 30 Troubleshooting 79 Tuner setting Adding channels 21 Auto Channel Set 20 Manual Channel Set 21 Skipping channels 21 TV OUTPUT 1 65
  • JVC DH5U | Instruction Manual - Page 89
    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 VH, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 45 W Power off : 14 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C : IEEE1394 compliant DTCP digital copy protection compatible VIDEO/AUDIO (S-VHS/VHS) Format Signal system Recording/ Playback system Signal
  • JVC DH5U | Instruction Manual - Page 90
    a brief description of the problem(s). Please call 1-800252-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website http://www.jvc.com. If your product qualifies for in-home service, the service representative will require clear access
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    MEMO EN 91
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    HM-DH5U FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT. WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP? NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE? NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE VHS VERSION 1.00 AND DTCP (DIGITAL BE SUPPORTED AND
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HM-DH5U
i.LINK
AUDIO
MONITOR
REC
SPEED
REC
PAUSE
D–VHS
DOLBY–D
CH
STOP
D–THEATER
D–VHS
HDMI
TIMER
EJECT
POWER
PCM
DTS
REW
PLAY
FF
HDMI
F
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VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R
S–VIDEO
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MTP
NTSC
For Customer Use:
Model No.
Serial No.
D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0943-001B
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.